What is it?

Learners will increase their knowledge and understanding of why individuals may not actively participate in physical activity, the health benefits of physical activity and how individuals can be helped and supported to improve their health by increasing their level of physical activity.

This single unit qualification is a stand alone individual qualification and can also be taken as one of the optional units as part of the Level 2 Award for Young Health Champions.

This qualification is on The Education and Skills Funding Agency list of qualifications approved for funding. This funding will be withdrawn with effect from 1 August 2021.

Who is it for?

This qualification is for individuals with an interest in health who are also interested in helping others develop a healthier lifestyle by encouraging physical activity.

To achieve this qualification a candidate must:
 
  1. Understand the health benefits of physical activity
  2. Understand factors that affect an individual’s participation in physical activity
  3. Know how to encourage individuals to increase their level of physical activity
How do I apply?

For learners: see below for your nearest centre. Centres are listed alphabetically - to find the centre nearest to you, please use the location finder.

For current centres: if you are interested in delivering this qualification, please visit the Centre Area and register your interest. 

How do I become an RSPH-approved centre?
If you’re planning to deliver one of our qualifications, you will need to become a RSPH registered centre.

To become an approved centre and to gain qualification approval, please visit our Become a centre page.

Centres offering this qualification

22 centres offering this qualification

All distance

Slades Park Pavilion, Ensbury Avenue, Bournemouth, BH10 4HG
Tel: 01202 539380, Email: [email protected], Website: https://www.activedorset.org/

Croesyceiliog Community Education Centre, The Highway, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2HF
Tel: 01633 875929 , Email: [email protected]

14 Garrity House, Miners Way, Aylesham, Canterbury, CT3 3BF
Tel: 01227831840 , Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.amactraining.co.uk

The Lansdowne Building, 2 Lansdowne Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR9 2ER
Tel: 07930 375586 , Email: [email protected], Website: http://www.aspireta.co.uk

Aspire House, Rear of Front Street, Chester Le Street, Co. Durham, DH3 3AW
Tel: 0191 3891504 , Email: [email protected]

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Ofqual reference number: 600/6419/5